Test 7-India’s Cultural Roots-Class 6-Social Science

Chapter-7 (India’s Cultural Roots)

Social Science Test

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Instructions:

• All questions are compulsory.
• Answer neatly and to the point.
• Marks are assigned as per question type.

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

Choose the correct option:

1. What does the word “Veda” mean?
a) Wisdom
b) Knowledge
c) Prayer
d) Ritual

2. Who composed the Vedic hymns?
a) Kings and warriors
b) Farmers and traders
c) Rishis and Rishikas
d) Priests and dancers

3. Which god is associated with fire in the Vedic texts?
a) Indra
b) Varuṇa
c) Agni
d) Mitra

4. Which ancient Indian text introduced concepts like karma and rebirth?
a) Rig Veda
b) Yajur Veda
c) Upanishads
d) Bhagavad Gita

5. Who founded Buddhism?
a) Mahavira
b) Gautama Buddha
c) Ashoka
d) Siddhartha

Section B: Very Short Answer Questions (1 Mark Each) [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

6. Name the four Vedas.
7. What is the meaning of the term ‘Ahimsa’ in Buddhism and Jainism?
8. Who was Mahavira?
9. What is the Upanishadic concept of ‘Brahman’?
10. Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave his palace life? 

Section C: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each) [2 × 2 = 4 Marks]

11. Explain the concept of karma according to the Upanishads.
12. What are the contributions of Jainism to Indian culture? 

Section D: Long Answer Questions (3 Marks Each) [3 × 2 = 6 Marks]

13. Describe the significance of Vedic chanting and why it was recognized by UNESCO.
 14. How did the teachings of the Buddha impact society?

Section E: Long Answer Question (5 Marks) [5 × 1 = 5 Marks]

(Attempt any ONE of the two questions)

15. Discuss the key principles of Jainism and how they are relevant today.

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16. How did folk and tribal traditions contribute to India’s cultural heritage?